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NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 GALA AWARD WINNERS

(NEW YORK, NY – November 30, 2016) – The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), previously known as The New York Musical Theater Festival, has announced the recipients of their 2016 Awards, given out at this year’s Gala. The NYMF/Stage Rights Publishing Award has been given to A SCYTHE OF TIME (book by Alan Harris, music and lyrics by Mark Alan Swanson); the NYMF Developmental Reading Series Award has been given to PLAY LIKE A WINNER (book and lyrics by Erik Johnke, music by David Wolfson) and the new NYMF BETA Award has been given to FREEDOM RIDERS (music and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray, book by Richard Allen). Read More>

NYMF announces its 2016 Gala Honorees

The New York Musical Festival will honor Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Duncan Sheik, Casting Director Tara Rubin, and former NYMF Board Member and Treasurer Frank Troutman at its 2016 Gala hosted by Mo Rocca on Sunday, November 13 at the Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan. Read More>

Submissions for the 2017 Next Link Project are now open and 2017 Grand Jury announced

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Next Link Project.
The Next Link Project is the cornerstone of NYMF’s Programming. Submissions are open to any writer, produced or unproduced, with or without agency representation. Next Link shows receive entrepreneurial training, networking opportunities, and dramaturgical support, culminating in a subsidized production in the Festival. To submit a show, you must have a finished script and at least 75% of the songs recorded. All entries undergo double-blind evaluations by members of NYMF's reading committee, with finalists reviewed by our Grand Jury of industry professionals. Approximately 10 shows are chosen each year. Read More>

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 WINNERS OF THE NYMF AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AND SHOW-SCORE BEST OF FEST AWARDS

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) announced the winners of the 2016 NYMF Awards for Excellence and Show-Score Best of Fest Awards, which were awarded on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 42West (415 42nd Street). The 2016 NYMF Award for Best Musical Sponsored by Play-by-Play was awarded to Newton’s Cradle, with the Show-Score Best of Fest Awards for Readings, Concerts/Events and Productions, going to Artemis in the Parking Lot, iLLA: A Hip Hop Musical and Children of Salt respectively. Newton’s Cradle took home the most awards, with Dust Can’t Kill Me and A Scythe of Time taking home multiple prizes as well. Read More>

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), previously known as The New York Musical Theater Festival, is proud to announce Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller (Waitress, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical) as 2016 NYMF Honorary Chair. The 2016 New York Musical Festival will be presented from July 11 through August 7 in various venues in Midtown Manhattan. Read More>

NEW YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 ARTISTS

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), previously known as The New York Musical Theatre Festival, announced today the initial slate of artists participating in 2016 NYMF, taking place from July 11 through August 7 in Midtown Manhattan. Read More>

NYMF ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2016 JULY 11 - AUGUST 7 2016

The New York Musical Festival is delighted to announce its dates for the 2016 Festival.
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THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2015 WINNERS FOR THE NYMF AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced the winners of the 2015 NYMF Awards for Excellence, which were awarded on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Urbo (11 Times Square). The 2015 NYMF Award for Best Musical Sponsored by Play-by-Play was awarded to SONGS FOR THE FALLEN, with the 2015 Best of Fest Audience Prize going to THE CALICO BUFFALO. CLAUDIO QUEST took home the most awards, with SINGLE WIDE and THE COLBATEANS taking home multiple prizes as well. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) as the NYMF 2015 Honorary Chair. This year’s festival will also present Women of Note, a one-night only concert event to celebrate the women writers who are changing the landscape of musical theatre. Read More>

THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES COMPLETE PRODUCTIONS LINE UP FOR NYMF 2015

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced today its additional selections for NYMF 2015. Acappella, Claudio Quest, HeadVoice, Held Momentarily, Moses Man, Napoleon, Real Men, a musical for guys and the women who put up with them ; Songs for the Fallen, Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera and Wearing Black join the previously announced new musicals that will be presented at the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival from July 7, 2015 to July 27, 2015.
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The 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the 2015 Next Link Project musical selections. The 10 musicals, and three initial invited productions, were announced as part of the 12th edition of the Festival, which will take place in July at locations around midtown Manhattan in New York City. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) announced a call for submissions for new musicals for its 2015 Festival. Also announced was the selection of preliminary panelists for the Grand Jury who will help to choose shows for acceptance into the Next Link Project, NYMF's primary writer-service program. Read More>

NYMF 2014 Awards for Excellence Winners Announced

The New York Musical Theatre Festival announced the 2014 Awards for Excellence winners at the Closing Night Celebration and Awards Ceremony on July 27, 2014 at Arena Event Space. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) is proud to announce autism-friendly performances of two family-friendly shows at the 2014 Festival. The shows are performed in a supportive environment for an audience of families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensitivity issues. Read More>

Jack O’Brien Will Serve As Honorary Chair of the 2014 Festival

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced that Tony Award® winning director Jack O’Brien has been named the honorary chair of the 2014 Festival. O'Brien will host the 11th annual Opening Night Cebration on July 7th, sponsored by Fuzzrocket. Read More>

The 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Lineup of Productions, Concerts, Special Events, and Readings

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full lineup of productions, concerts, readings and special events for its 11th annual festival. This year's Festival will begin July 7th and continue through July 27th. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced additional productions and readings for its 2014 Festival. This year's Festival will begin July 7 and continue through July 27. An additional slate of concerts and other events will be announced shortly. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the 2014 Next Link Project musicals for its 11th annual Festival. This year's Festival will begin July 7 and continue through July 27. An additional slate of special events, free events, staged readings and educational panel discussions will be announced at a future date. Read More>

Join us for the 2014 NYMF Mixer!

Calling all producers, general managers, directors, designers, choreographers, musical directors, publicists...and anyone else interested in working on a show for the 2014 Festival! Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival honored Kinky Boots Tony Award winner Billy Porter at its 10th Anniversary Gala Nov. 10. Held at the Hudson Theater and hosted by Susan Blackwell ([title of show], Volleygirls), the Gala also celebrated NYMF's 10 years of creating and nurturing new musical theatre. Read More>

Erica Lustig Announced Winner of the 8th annual NYMF's Next Broadway Sensation

Erica Lustig has been chosen as the winner of the 8th annual NYMF’s Next Broadway Sensation (NNBS). The competition took place at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street) and gave nearly 200 singers the chance to be crowned this year’s champion. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced that 2013 Tony Award winner Billy Porter will be honored at its 10th Anniversary Gala to be held on Sunday November 10th at the Hudson Theater in Manhattan. The Gala will also celebrate NYMF’s 10 years of creating and nurturing new musical theatre. Read More>

Dan Markley named new Executive Director and Producer of The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF)

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced that Dan Markley has been named as the new Executive Director and Producer of the organization, succeeding Isaac Robert Hurwitz, who stepped down to focus on his independent producing and creative consulting business. Read More>

Produced by NYMF in association with Broadwayworld.com and New World Stages, with support from the ASCAP Foundation’s Irving Caesar Trust, this talent competition seeks to find the newest musical theatre star. The winner of the competition will receive a special solo concert, co-presented by NYMF and Grammy Award-winning producer Sh-K-Boom Records, as well as a photographic package courtesy of Seth Walters Photo and Video. Read More>

NYMF Announces submissions for the Next Link Project

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) will begin accepting submission for their 2014 Next Link Project today, Monday, September 9th. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, November 1st. Those who submit materials by Thursday, October 3rd will receive an early bird discount of $20 off the standard $75 application fee. The New York Musical Theatre Festival’s eleventh season, will run July 7 – July 27, 2014. For more Next Link Project info and submission guidelines, visit www.nymf.org. Read More>

NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence

NYMF announced the 2013 Awards for Excellence winners at the Closing Night Awards Celebration on July 28 at The Liberty Theater. Read More>

The New York Musical Theatre Festival turns ten

Of the countless stage festivals crowded into the summer every year, the New York Musical Theatre Festival has perhaps the most enviable record as an incubator. Among the major shows that have passed under its aegis in the decade since it began are Next to Normal, Altar Boyz, [title of show], The Other Josh Cohen, Yank! and The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World. This year, NYMF is taking over three spaces at Pershing Square Signature Center, further consolidating the fest’s status as a major hub for theater lovers. We sat down with NYMF’s insightful cofounder and executive director, Isaac Robert Hurwitz, to talk about its past, present and future. Read More>

A First Look at the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival

A special press preview of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival was held Tuesday, July 2 at the Pershing Square Signature Center. On hand to perform selections from the many musicals in the yearly event were cast members Malcolm Gets, Anthony Rapp, Chad Kimball, Luba Mason, J. Robert Spencer, Danielle Lee Greaves, Richard H. Blake, Annie Golden, and Darren Ritchie, among others. Read More>

The Newest Additions to the 2013 Line-Up

One of the most anticipated announcements of NYMF's season is finally here: we've got more productions to add to the summer slate! Read More>

NYMF wins a Drama Desk Award

Each year, the Drama Desk votes special awards to recognize excellence and significant contributions to the theater. This year, the New York Musical Theatre Festival will receive a special Drama Desk Award. Read More>